Photo: Chris Ray

TIME

7:30 – 9:30 AM

LOCATION

Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve—town of West Danby, Tompkins County

REGISTRATION

Registration is required and this trip is limited to 12 people. Click here to register.

DESCRIPTION

Join local birder Matthew Gilbert for a morning at the Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve which features a mosaic of habitats, including meadows, woodlands, and wetlands. Early May is an excellent time to observe both migrant and breeding birds. Please dress for the weather and bring binoculars if you have them!

DIRECTIONS

The Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve is located in West Danby, about 8 miles away from Ithaca. Take Rt. 13 south from Ithaca, then take Rt. 34/96 south to West Danby. Most of the preserve is located on the east side of the highway, across from Sylvan Drive and the West Danby Fire Station. Ample parking is available about 1/2 mile south of Sylvan Drive, on the east side of the road. Entrance to the parking lot is at the top of a hill.

POLICIES

Except in the case of extreme weather, walks go rain or shine. Please check this web page for updates.

Please no dogs.